Tirbanibulin (Topical application)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 26, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Klisyri
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic, Dermatological
Uses for tirbanibulin
Tirbanibulin topical is used to treat actinic keratosis on the face or scalp.
Tirbanibulin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using tirbanibulin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For tirbanibulin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tirbanibulin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tirbanibulin topical in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of tibranibulin topical in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of tirbanibulin than younger adults.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of tirbanibulin. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Other skin problems (eg, patients who have received treatment with other medicine, procedure, or surgery)—Should not be used until your skin has healed from other treatments.
Proper use of tirbanibulin
It is very important that you use tirbanibulin only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause your skin to become irritated.
Tirbanibulin is for use on the skin only. Do not get any of tirbanibulin near or around your eyes, mouth, or lips. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off with water and check with your doctor right away, especially if you have red, sore eyes.
Tirbanibulin comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions in the leaflet carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions....
